Exchange! I Hope Thatf You Have Enjoyed a Community Memorial Foundation Healthy and Active Summer and Are Looking Forward to What the Fall Has in Store
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Fall 2019 xchange edicated olunteer to eeply hankful atient D V D T P E “I still can’t comprehend how someone can be functioning Ann Bradach sees multiple sides of the hospital after life-changing visit. normally one day and the next day be in critical condition. I then learned she was in septic shock. A disease I had never The nagging cough that clung to Ann Bradach for more than heard of nor knew the gravity of. After showing organ a year was keeping her up on the night of Nov. 1, 2018. After doctor visits, a diagnosis of pneumonia and then bronchitis and different medications she found temporary relief but her body couldn’t fight off the cough permanently. She was in the bathroom when suddenly she got sick and collapsed. Her husband Jim Bradach ran to her and brought “ had all the confidence in the world that she was being taken Icare of,” said Jim Bradach of his wife Ann’s 40-day stay in the hospital. her back to bed. His first thought was to wait until morning and bring her to the doctor’s office but one look at Ann and Ann and Jim Bradach in the Healing Garden he reached for the phone and dialed 9-1-1. improvement from sepsis, she was diagnosed with necrotizing With his wife in the ambulance, he was driving his car and MRSA pneumonia,” said Jim. “Again something I had heading toward Froedtert & the Medical College of never heard of, but learned it was one of the more severe Wisconsin Community Memorial Hospital, where Ann has pneumonias there are.” been an active volunteer for four years. continued on page 7... “I was just in complete shock that I was following an emergency vehicle to the hospital,” said Jim. INSIDE THIS ISSUE... Once in the Emergency Department he recalls hearing the • 2019 Scholarship Recipients doctor’s words: Your wife is very sick. She was dehydrated, she had low blood pressure and her kidneys were beginning to • Spring and Summer Event Recaps shut down. • Stop the Bleed Program launched in New Berlin 1 COMMUNITY MEMORIAL o ur oundation riends: FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT TWelcomeO to the fall issueF of Foundation Exchange! I hope thatF you have enjoyed a Community Memorial Foundation healthy and active summer and are looking forward to what the fall has in store. promotes and enhances the health of all As we embark on the fall, Community Memorial Foundation will celebrate its 30th individuals in our community through Anniversary! Thirty years ago, in parallel with the 25th anniversary of the hospital, the development and management of Community Memorial Foundation was formalized with the mission to purchase resources in collaboration with the mission state-of-the-art medical equipment to develop new programs and services, to expand of Froedtert & the Medical College of patient and community education and to provide charity care. Today the mission of Community Memorial Foundation promotes and enhances the health of all Wisconsin Community Memorial Hospital. individuals in the community through the development and management of resources The mission of the health system and its in collaboration with the mission of Community Memorial Hospital. Simply stated, hospitals is to advance the health of the we always have and continue to serve the community to ensure that exceptional care is communities we serve through exceptional delivered close to home. care enhanced by innovation and discovery. In this issue, our grateful patient story comes from one of our dedicated volunteers and her husband COMMUNITY MEMORIAL who express their gratitude for the lifesaving care FOUNDATION 2019 received at CMH. This issue also introduces the foundation’s new board members, thanks those BOARD OF DIRECTORS who have served as board members for many years, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: highlights the impact of the 2019 scholarship program, shares the results of the 29th annual Sharon Ellis, Chairman Spring Splendor Gala and the 21st annual Golf Susan Templin, Vice Chairman Classics together raising over $250,000 to benefit the Bryan Becker, Secretary Surgical Services Department. Also read about the Gregory Van Winkle, MD, results of Wheeling & Heeling for Cancer. So far, Member-at-Large 2019 has given us many reasons to be grateful and to Teresa Lux, President celebrate. We look forward to the many events ahead of us yet this fall. Jessica Mulligan BOARD MEMBERS: For 30 years, Community Memorial Foundation has been caring for the community. Mark Davis Every volunteer, donor, event attendee, board member, committee member, and James Hazzard community member contributes in their own unique way to the fulfillment of our Ronald Komas mission. Thank you for believing in us and for partnering with us as we create a Syneathia LaGrant healthier community for everyone Michael Lauer Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and fun-filled fall! Ryan Marks Michael Moore Be well, Harvey Neu Janine Pulvermacher Christopher Rechlicz Dennis Shepherd, MD Jessica Mulligan Phil Strosahl Executive Director Jerry Wick Community Memorial Foundation Gwen Weithaus Foundation Staff Jessica L. Mulligan Heidi Gremmer Christina Holmes Executive Director Special Events Coordinator Development Officer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 262-257-3208 262-257-3203 262-257-3769 Jeanine Dederich Donna Roesch Barb Reuter Development Officer / Annual Giving Special Events Coordinator Sr. Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2 262-257-3760 262-257-3761 262-257-3200 COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT elcome New Board Members hank You For Your Service CommunityW Memorial Foundation is pleased to welcome three new members to our volunteer board of directors: T Dianne Johnson’s dedication to the foundation board spans decades and she Mark Davis is the executive vice spent many years supporting the annual president and chief operating Spring Splendor Gala. She helped with officer at American Transmission the major gifts subcommittee, and she’s an Co. Mark is a leader who is known Evergreen Society member. She also gave for his ability to develop and of her time to the hospital’s Community implement processes that lead to Engagement Department, serving on exceptional performance. He has the Community Outreach Steering Committee. Dianne's a passion for implementing professional life has been centered around Johnson Bus where strategic change that leads to she was one of the owners. After 40 years working out of creating significant impact for teams, companies and COMMUNITY MEMORIAL the Menomonee Falls office, Dianne and the other owners communities. A transplant from Indiana, Mark resides decided to sell the entire company. She is now spending FOUNDATION 2019 in Menomonee Falls with his wife, Rochell. more time at her Fort Myers Beach residence while retaining BOARD OF DIRECTORS her West Bend home in the summer. Mike Moore founded Moore Construction Services in 2007, Kay Keller’s passion for the hospital a construction management firm and foundation dates back to when located in Menomonee Falls, that the hospital opened 55 years ago in serves the commercial, industrial and institutional construction 1964. She's also one of the founding markets in Southeast Wisconsin. members of the Spring Splendor Gala Moore Construction Services was which started in 1990. She’s a tireless recently awarded the Milwaukee volunteer who enjoys welcoming Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Firms and the visitors and patients to the hospital Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s at the information desk on the first Future 50, which recognizes the company as one of the floor. As Kay often explains she began her volunteerism as a region’s fast-growing firms. Mike is an active member in “break” from her three boys whom she was with day in and the Menomonee Falls Chamber of Commerce. He and day out. That break from home benefited the hospital and the his wife Paula reside in Menomonee Falls and they have foundation in numerous ways. Kay and her husband, Charlie, four adult children, four grand angels and two more on now spend much of the year in Arizona. the way! Marty Shallock’s name is synonymous Gwen Weithaus is the vice with selfless volunteer. He and his wife, president Risk and Controls Debra, co-chaired the 2011 Spring at Northwestern Mutual. As a Splendor Gala. Marty also co-chaired the wealth management compliance Emergency Room Expansion Campaign, and risk industry leader, she sponsored and attended many events currently is responsible for during the last decade and served on the comprehensive risk management foundation board for eight years. He often programs and leading cross- says that giving back to the community is functional teams to implement just the right thing to do – words that are both simple and strategic solutions to comply with complex regulatory so meaningful. Marty’s generous spirit is seen throughout requirements impacting the company. Gwen is known for bringing people, processes and technology together the community as he’s been involved with Little League, to achieve strategic outcomes by evolving and transforming Falls Area Food Pantry, the Menomonee Falls Chamber of businesses and platforms to make a positive impact. Commerce, the School District of Menomonee Falls and Gwen is a graduate of Leadership Menomonee Falls. many civic groups. An employee and then owner of Malkin’s She resides in Menomonee Falls with her husband, Flooring since 1979, Marty recently sold the company. Marty Chris, and two children. and Debra enjoy golfing and staying active. 3 ealthy elpings ark Your H H M Ready to slow down and enjoy Calendars the season with nutritious comfort food? Try this recipe created by Community Memorial Hospital Executive Chef Join Us For These Upcoming Events: Christine Evans and the staff of Food and Nutrition Services.